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WEEDING THECOLLECTIONDEFINITIONW eeding is the removal of materials(books, periodicals, encyclopedias, videosetc.) from a library collection in a plannedand systematic way. The deselectingprocess is an ongoing part of collectiondevelopment, a deliberate and thoughtfulactivity that will keep the library current WEED OR NOT TO WEED:POLICY AND CRITERIAThe selection policy for the TDSB considers WEEDING an important part ofsound collection development. Individualschool Teacher-Librarians should considerthe following criteria in developing a planfor WEEDING . Copyright: older books require closerexamination for content Content: should be relevant to theschool needs and provincial curriculum Physical Condition: Is it worthrepairing? Circulation: How long since it waslast checked out? Current: Is newer material/informationavailable? INFORMAL WEEDINGAn ongoing process where torn, tattered ordefaced materials are deselected as theyare returned to the school WEEDINGA planned rotational process that seeseach section of the library targeted on aregular Develop a timeline with a definite goalfor evaluating the entire collection Inform staff and administration of yourplan and criteria used The library may be closed withPrincipal s approval during the initialweeding process (1 to 2 days) Have carts, recycling bins, boxes,dusters, hand wipes and post-it notesavailable Each book should be evaluatedindividually Delete barcodes from the system bysc
WEEDING THE COLLECTION DEFINITION Weeding is the removal of materials (books, periodicals, encyclopedias, videos etc.) from a library collection in a planned
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